Undergraduate Degrees

Gaelic Studies and German

MA, Joint Honours

Gaelic Studies and German at Aberdeen is the ideal opportunity to combine in-depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner – with the advantage of a major European language and its history and culture, opening up career opportunities in Scotland and internationally.

Gaelic Studies and History

MA, Joint Honours

Gaelic and History at Aberdeen combines all the advantages of in-depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner. Set in the wider context of world and British history, you will be taught by our teaching and research team, giving you the specialist and transferable skills to open up a wide spectrum of career opportunities.

Gaelic Studies and Language & Linguistics

MA, Joint Honours

Gaelic Studies and Language & Linguistics at Aberdeen combines all the advantages of the in-depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner. The programme offers a fascinating exploration of how human language evolved, how we learn languages and how they differ and change over time. You will gain the all-round knowledge and skills to open up a wide variety of careers.

Gaelic Studies and Music

MA, Joint Honours

Gaelic Studies and Music at Aberdeen allows you to undertake in-depth study in Scotland's oldest living language while working alongside world-renowned composers and musicologists across different genres, styles and periods. You will have opportunities to grow as a musician and performer and acquire the skills for varied careers related to your language, music or applied in another sector.

Gaelic Studies and Politics

MA, Joint Honours

Gaelic Studies and Politics at Aberdeen combines all the advantages of the in-depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner. The programme adds an in-depth focus on the role of politics, different political systems, and how democracy interacts and influences economies. You will be ideally suited to a career in politics, media or business and with skills transferable to many other sectors of employment.

Gaelic Studies and Sociology

MA, Joint Honours

Explore Gaelic language, literature and culture whilst studying modern societies in Sociology. Whether you are a native speaker or complete beginner, you will be inspired by our world-leading experts in the Gaelic field, and gain valuable skills and wide career options.

Sociology at Aberdeen opens up your ‘sociological imagination’, as you explore how society shapes us as individuals in all sorts of ways, helping us to understand ourselves, our relationships, and the challenges we face in a changing world.

Gaelic Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

Gaelic and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen is the ideal opportunity to combine in-depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner – with Hispanic Studies. You will have the opportunity to specialise in either Latin America or Spain and develop excellent language skills while becoming a highly sought-after graduate for a wide range of career options.

Gaelic Studies and Theology & Religion

MA, Joint Honours

Gaelic and Theology & Religion at Aberdeen combines the advantages of in-depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner – with a fascinating exploration of the origin, function, and meaning of religion, studying and comparing the major religions across the world, and with special focus on Christian faith in historic and contemporary contexts.

Gateway2Medicine

Certificate, Non-Honours

A new route to a rewarding career in medicine.

Geography

MA, Single Honours

Geography is key to understanding and resolving many of the most pressing problems faced by society, including climate change, poverty, energy transitions, sustainable development and environmental conservation. Our degree programmes reflect these modern-day challenges, with core and optional courses aimed at producing highly skilled graduates who can think critically and develop solutions to tackle these problems.

Geography

BSc, Single Honours

Geography is key to understanding and resolving many of the most pressing problems faced by society, including climate change, poverty, energy transitions, sustainable development and environmental conservation. Our degree programmes reflect these modern-day challenges, with core and optional courses aimed at producing highly skilled graduates who can think critically and develop solutions to tackle these problems.

Geography and German

MA, Joint Honours

Studying for a European language alongside your chosen degree subject is a great way of enhancing your learning and opening up a much broader range of careers upon graduation. Language skills remain a major benefit.

Geography and German (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

Studying for a European language alongside your chosen degree subject is a great way of enhancing your learning and opening up a much broader range of careers upon graduation. Language skills remain a major benefit.

Geography and International Relations

MA, Joint Honours

In Geography we try to answer some of the biggest questions of life, such as how our planet originated and how we interact with it. This compliments International Relations topics such as European Politics, Human Rights Development, and International Economy.

Geography and Sociology

MA, Joint Honours

Study Geography combined with Sociology allows you to study the earth and modern society evolution. If you are fascinated with natural science, social science, humanities and society, this course is for you.

Geography and Spanish & Latin American Studies

MA, Joint Honours

Combine the study of the earth's surface with Spanish and Latin American Studies, one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.

Did you know? Aberdeen is Top 5 in the UK for Positive Responses in Earth Sciences (National Student Survey 2025)

Geography and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

The study of the earth's surface is combined with Spanish and Latin American Studies, one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.

Geology

BSc, Single Honours

Geology - studying the Earth beneath our feet and it’s fascinating 4.5 billion years of history, from volcanoes and earthquakes to dinosaurs and ancient rivers - is central to our transition to a sustainable future.

The BSc Geology programme provides you with the skills you need to explore the processes that have shaped the Earth and its surface and subsurface environments through time, equipping you with powers to address the major modern world challenges, from climate change to sustainable energy, and from water security to natural disasters.

Did you know? Aberdeen is Top 5 in the UK for Positive Responses in Earth Sciences (National Student Survey 2025)

Geology and Physics

BSc, Joint Honours

Geology offers you the chance to find out how the Earth works and when you combine Physics with this subject you get a real sense of energy and matter and their interaction.

Geoscience

BSc, Single Honours

This programme provides a detailed understanding of the Earth's systems and resources, and how these relate to many significant environmental challenges we face today including global warming, the transition to sustainable energy sources and the loss of biodiversity.

You will combine your passion for the world around you with different geoscientific skills, concepts and viewpoints to explore and understand the Earth's landscapes and environments over time and help develop informed solutions to real-world problems.

Did you know? Aberdeen is Top 5 in the UK for Positive Responses in Earth Sciences (National Student Survey 2025)

German and History

MA, Joint Honours

German and History at Aberdeen brings together two top-rated subjects, which set the in-depth study of a modern European language and culture in the context of a broad and fascinating study of European and world history. You will study at a university that is ranked top in Scotland for the impact of its historical research. The language and transferable skills you will gain will open up a wide spectrum of careers including international opportunities.

German and History (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

German and History at Aberdeen brings together two top-rated subjects, which set the in-depth study of a modern European language and culture in the context of a broad and fascinating study of European and world history. You will study at a university that is ranked top in Scotland for the impact of its historical research. The language and transferable skills you will gain will open up a wide spectrum of careers including international opportunities.

German and International Relations

MA, Joint Honours

German and International Relations at Aberdeen puts you at the forefront of the contemporary debate on world events. You will gain highly-developed skills in a modern European language and culture, adding value to a broad exploration of our complex international world and the developments which are making history today. You will graduate ideally prepared for a wide range of careers in politics, media, local and national government, NGOs and many other fields.

German and International Relations (5 years)

MA, Joint Honours

German and International Relations at Aberdeen puts you at the forefront of contemporary debate on world events. You will gain highly-developed skills in a modern European language and culture, adding value to a broad exploration of our complex international world and the developments which are making history today. You will graduate ideally prepared for a wide range of careers in politics, media, local and national government, NGOs and many other fields.

German and Language & Linguistics

MA, Joint Honours

German and Language & Linguistics at Aberdeen is a great combination that adds value to highly-developed language skills and cultural knowledge in a major European language. The programme offers a fascinating exploration of how human language evolved, how we learn languages and how they differ and change over time. You will gain both a language and the all-round knowledge and transferable skills to open up a wide variety of career option, both international and specialist.